STEC Colorex™, Petri dish 9 cm.
Also known as: Chromagar STEC, Chromogenic shigatoxin producing E. coli agar.
Intended use: A chromogenic medium for the detection of shigatoxin producing E. coli (STEC).
Typical formula (g/l)*: Peptone and yeast extract 8.0; Agar 15.0; Salts 5.2; Chromogenic mix 2.6
Interpretation: STEC E. coli grow as mauve coloured colonies. Other Enterobacteriaceae grow as blue or colourless colonies or will be inhibited. Gram positive bacteria will be inhibited.
* Adjusted and/or supplemented as required to meet performance criteria.